The end of a great career coming
The Indianapolis Colts for years have enjoyed the luxury of having two great wide receivers on their offense. From who is visiting the Colts this week it looks like the end of Marvin Harrison’s career is coming.
When a players skills starts to drop off it drops of fast. You can ask Tennessee Titan wide receiver Eric Moulds, who just a couple of years ago was the Buffalo Bills number one receiver. Since, he was traded he has been a shadow of himself.
Harrison last year missed significant time due to a knee injury, and had surgery on the opposite knee this offseason. For a person that is 36 years old that is not good at all. Even the Colts front office has some concerns of thier own.
The Colts have scheduled a visit with LSU wide receiver Early Doucet, and already had Michigan wide receiver Mario Manningham visit this week. Both are expected to be second round picks, which is the round of the Colts top draft pick.
The Colts last year spent a first round choice on Anthony Gonzalez. For the Colts to bring in two wide receivers for many is a clear sign that Harrison will be done soon.
However, that is probably not the case. At this time most teams are just bringing in guys to make sure they have all their options covered. In the case of the two wide receivers they are just mere smoke screens. After all owner Jim Irsay went on the record as saying Harrison will be fine for the upcoming season.
Wide receivers take several years to develop, and be ready to take over a starting role. In Gonzalez case this would be his second year, and realistically would be ready to start next year. That would be the right time to take another wide receiver.
In the end do not be surprised that the Colts actually select a different position.